- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Irving, TX
Jack E Singley Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jack E Singley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482442008525
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack E Singley Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 12
- high schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack E Singley Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack E Singley Academy ranks #8 of 12 high schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+274 students YoY
Jack E Singley Academy grew from 1,337 students in 2022-23 to 1,611 in 2023-24 (+20.5%).
Teacher FTE added 98.2 → 105.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+274 students YoY 482442008525 · Irving, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,697 enr · 17.3:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Jack E Singley Academy grew from 1,337 students in 2022-23 to 1,611 in 2023-24 (+20.5%). Teacher FTE added 98.2 → 105.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jack E Singley Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- This school
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- Travis Middle 936
Travis Middle
936 students
What this shows Jack E Singley Academy reports 1,697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack E Singley Academy compares
Jack E Singley Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,697
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
African American 10.5%
Asian 7.5%
White 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Jack E Singley Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack E Singley Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Travis Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack E Singley Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack E Singley Academy
How many students attend Jack E Singley Academy?
Jack E Singley Academy has 1,697 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,337 (2022-23) → 1,611 (2023-24), up 274.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack E Singley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack E Singley Academy is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack E Singley Academy?
72.5% of students at Jack E Singley Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack E Singley Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jack E Singley Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack E Singley Academy?
Jack E Singley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jack E Singley Academy rank among high schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack E Singley Academy ranks #8 of 12 high schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Jack E Singley Academy, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.